Crematories in Columbiana, OH

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What is an urn?

An urn is a container that the remains of the deceased are put into after cremation. Usually the remains are put into a plastic bag or box right out of the crematorium, and the next of kin can choose to purchase an urn at their discretion.

Is a casket needed for cremation?

You do not need a casket for cremation. The only requirements for cremation are that the body must be put in a rigid, combustible container that is devoid of any metals (or other substances that are fire retardant). Make sure to check with your crematorium prior for any other details. There are also services that can be arranged far in advance of death that handle all of these details for you.

What is a crematorium?

A crematorium is a facility with a designated cremation chamber, used to cremate the remains of the deceased down to ashes, or remains. The remains are given to the next of kin for transport to their final destination. Crematoriums are generally found at funeral homes or mortuaries.

How much does cremation cost?

Like any other service, there are variables involved in cremation services. Are you having it all handled by a funeral home or directly with the crematorium? Are you signed up with a service, such as the Neptune Society, which handles all of the details for cremation? All of these will affect the cost involved in cremations. The minimum you can expect to pay for cremation is around $500-$700, and prices go up from there, even as high as $5,000. You can quickly research your area to find practical quotes, because where you live can affect the costs, too. Many folks sign up in advance with a service which handles all of the details, which can be a blessing in a time of grieving.

What are the benefits of cremation?

The biggest benefit of a cremation is cost. Cremation can be far less expensive than having a traditional funeral and burial, which include cemetery fees, headstones or markers, caskets and the gravesite. Often people want to scatter the ashes somewhere on behalf of the deceased, which can be a meaningful gesture or family tradition. Cremation is very quick, versus the time needed for burial.

What is cremation?

Cremation is the incineration of a deceased body in a designated cremation chamber, generally at a funeral home or mortuary. The high temperatures used in the cremations chamber reduce the body to its most basic elements, which results in a few cups of ashes, or remains. Once the body is cremated, the remains are usually put into a receptacle, like a plastic bag (which can be put into a variety of transport devices like a box or an urn), and given to the next of kin for transport to their final resting place.